Which medication would cause the nurse to caution a client who is ...

[clmills979]

Which medication would cause the nurse to caution a client who is using sildenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction?
 
  1. Progesterone (Prometrium)
  2. Diltiazem (Verapamil)
  3. Organic nitrates (Nitro-Dur)
  4. Atenolol (Tenormin)

Question 2

What is the term for the deficiency of testosterone in prepubertal men that can result in a lack of maturation of the sex organs?
 
  1. BPH
  2. Erectile dysfunction
  3. Hypogonadism
  4. Pituitary disease

[carojassy25]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Progesterone (Prometrium) is a male hormone.
Rationale 2: Diltiazem (Verapamil) is a calcium channel blocker.
Rationale 3: The most serious adverse effects with sildenafil occur in men who are concurrently taking organic nitrates (Nitro-Dur), drugs used in the therapy of angina.
Rationale 4: Atenolol (Tenormin) is a beta blocker.

Global Rationale: The most serious adverse effects with sildenafil occur in men who are concurrently taking organic nitrates (Nitro-Dur), drugs used in the therapy of angina. Progesterone (Prometrium) is a male hormone and safe to use. Diltiazem (Verapamil) is a calcium channel blocker and safe to use. Atenolol (Tenormin) is a beta blocker and safe to use.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: BPH is an enlargement of the prostate.
Rationale 2: Erectile dysfunction or impotence is the consistent inability to, either obtain an erection or to sustain an erection long enough to achieve successful intercourse.
Rationale 3: Deficiency of testosterone in prepubertal men can result in a lack of maturation of the sex organs, a condition called hypogonadism.
Rationale 4: Pituitary disease can be a possible cause of hypogonadism.

Global Rationale: Deficiency of testosterone in prepubertal men can result in a lack of maturation of the sex organs, a condition called hypogonadism.

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